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In the same way as you estimate them for whole numbers.

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Q: How can you estimate sums or differences of decimals?
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How do you estimate sums with decimals?

I think you round it to the nearest whole number...


How do you estimate decimal sums and differences?

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What is an instance when you might want to find an estimate for fraction sums our differences rather than the exact answer?

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